[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 120 (Monday, June 23, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 35572]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-14576]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1117-0021]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested; Submission for OMB Approval

AGENCY: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Department of Justice 
Dispensing Records of Individual Practitioners.

ACTION: 30-day notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Drug Enforcement 
Administration (DEA), will be submitting the following information 
collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain 
comments from the public and affected agencies. This proposed 
information collection was previously published in the Federal Register 
at 79 FR 21952, April 18, 2014, allowing for a 60 day comment period.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 30 days until 
July 23, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have comments especially on the 
estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or 
need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with 
instructions or additional information, please contact Erika Gehrmann, 
Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, 8701 
Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152. Written comments and/or 
suggestions can also be directed to the Office of Management and 
Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention 
Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503 or send email 
to [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This process is conducted in accordance with 
5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments and suggestions from the public and 
affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are 
encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following 
four points:

--Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary 
for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether the information will have practical utility;
--Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
--Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and
--Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are 
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.
    Overview of this information collection:
    (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently 
approved collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Dispensing Records of Individual 
Practitioners.
    (3) Agency form number: N/A.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract:
    Primary: Business or other for-profit.
    Other: None.
    21 U.S.C. 827 requires individual practitioners to keep records of 
the dispensing and administration of controlled substances. This 
information is needed to maintain a closed system of distribution.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The DEA estimates this collection has a public 
burden of 40,699 hours annually.
    If additional information is required contact: Jerri Murray, 
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two 
Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE., Room 3E.405B, Washington, DC 
20530.

    Dated: June 18, 2014.
Jerri Murray,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2014-14576 Filed 6-20-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4410-09-P